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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is continuing a search for four suspects accused of crashing a truck into Southwest Plaza and stealing merchandise from J.C. Penney Co.

Around 5:45 a.m. on Oct. 26, a red Chevrolet pickup truck was seen backing up to the doors of the South Jeffco J.C. Penney Co. store and then ramming the doors open, according to the Jeffco Sheriff’s Office. Four males, who haven’t been described or identified, reportedly went into the department store and took merchandise.

According to its website, the West Metro Fire Rescue Foundation was incorporated in 1995 as a public nonprofit foundation. The foundation’s mission is, in part, to provide education and financial assistance to West Metro.

“Our primary task is to raise money for projects that support firefighters and the community’s well-being and safety,” wrote foundation board president Deanna Hanna to the West Metro board of directors.

A Lakewood woman was arrested Oct. 19 in connection with the assault of her then 2-year-old daughter.

According to the arrest affidavit, Melissa Mangeri, 28, was present during one or more of the assaults on her daughter and failed to seek assistance. This placed the child “in a situation that posed a threat of injury or death,” reads a press release from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office.

George Mumma, a former senior investigator with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, is now serving as the interim chief of the police department. The town officially hired him Oct. 10 after former chief Rudy Sandoval retired in late September.

Nearly 300 people gathered last week to discuss ways to carry the topic of diversity and inclusivity to the forefront of conversation in Jefferson County and beyond.

Hosted by Jeffco Human Services, Jeffco Human Resources, Jeffco Public Library, the Jefferson Center for Mental Health and Boulder County, the One Community Summit, held Oct. 19 at the Arvada Center, featured a keynote speaker and various breakout sessions centering on diversity, inclusivity and equity.

A presentation by the Foothills Park and Recreation District on its bid for a mill levy increase drew just three people, including one person who soon realized she didn’t live in the district.

Foothills executive director Ron Hopp said Thursday’s group was the smallest showing at any of the mill levy presentations put on by the district, but those in attendance were disappointed with the lack of taxpayer turnout.

“It’s just unfortunate you don’t get more people,” said Pam Horiszny, a Foothills resident.